Anxiety and Addiction with Coach and LPC Patrick Eilers

Anxiety and Addiction with Coach and LPC Patrick Eilers

From The Ellis Talker Show by DV LEBRON

April 5, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

Patrick Eilers discusses the hidden forces behind addiction and mental health issues, offering strategies for overcoming them.

Most people don’t realize how deeply our digital habits, societal pressures, and personal shame drive addictive behaviors like pornography and sex addiction—and how these issues ripple through mental health, relationships, and even church communities. Patrick Eilers, a seasoned therapist and coach, reveals the silent forces behind these struggles and the surprisingly straightforward strategies to overcome them. This episode dives into the root causes of addiction, from early exposure and brain chemistry to cultural taboos and the impact of social media. Patrick shares powerful frameworks for setting boundaries, understanding shame, and cultivating healthier coping skills—tools that can transform your approach to mental wellness and intimacy. You'll discover how the dopamine-driven cycle of addiction mirrors other substance dependencies, and why unaddressed shame keeps many trapped in destructive patterns. We also explore the shifting landscape of relationships in the digital age—how consumer culture and comparison culture undermine genuine connection, fueling loneliness and anxiety among millennials and Gen Z. Patrick discusses the unique challenges of treating high-functioning…

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Host: DV LEBRON

Guest: Patrick Eilers

Topics covered

  • addiction
  • mental health
  • digital habits
  • relationships
  • shame
  • neurodivergent
  • therapy

Keywords

  • pornography addiction
  • sex addiction
  • dopamine
  • social media
  • cultural taboos
  • high-functioning neurodivergent
  • relational healing

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